Creative Zen V Plus 1GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Creative has been making Zen players since the birth of the format. Its latest flash player combines years of development into its tiny frame, and it shows: the sound quality is bang- on, and the menu system is every bit as intuitive as the iPod's.

Pros: Great menu system, Impressive sound quality

Cons: Navigation nipple not the easiest to use

Verdict: A well-made and versatile media player

Review summary: It is small, feature-rich with plenty of storage capacity and has taken over the task of providing my mobile entertainment.

Verdict: While the iPod family continues to be the market leading brand when it comes to mobile entertainment, it is not the only choice for the discerning user.  With its long experience in the field of MP3 mobile players, Creative has a number of possible p

Review summary: A decent mp3 player, but something's amiss here

Pros: Compact design, OLED screen, saves battery

Cons: Bad earphones, Volume not loud enough,

Review summary: - Creative's diminutive MP3 player the Zen V Plus, is its answer to Apple's iPod nano, but has the little player got what it takes to impress?

Pros: Small, line-in for recording directly from CD, good battery life

Cons: Screen not that great

Verdict: If you don't want to go Apple, the Zen V Plus offers a nice alternative

Review summary: Joost is a web-based TV service from the makers of Skype and Kazaa - and it's free.

Verdict: A nice design, superb battery life and sharp sound make the stylish Creative Zen V Plus a good buy for those who don't want to go along with the herd and buy an iPod nano.